The ThinkingWithPortals Map Showcasing Thread
You can have two skyboxes, just use something like OnTrigger worldspawn AddOutput skyname [whatever sky you want]. It'll take effect instantly.
And you need to convert the video to a BIK before using it, I think the conversion tools support SWFs.
And you need to convert the video to a BIK before using it, I think the conversion tools support SWFs.
I know. I was talking about videos in general. Also, thanks for the skybox fact, but I guess I'll anyways make the second puzzle in a separate map.
Yeah! I remenber Lp sent to me that one some time ago, and I loved the solution... it's one of those that has an unexpected solution 
It's a great map. 
@yishbarr: dude, I didn't notice you posted those screenshots. Looking nice! but maybe a bit more work on the lighting would make it great, more lights-shadows contrast Can't wait to play the first map with the bumbleball!
About the 2 skyboxes read this post.
And about the videos, this other 
useful tools and stuff here on TWP 
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It's a bit too bright; Try to reduce the lighting, stick a projected in. And go for an overall warmer tint.
As for the solution to the map... Nope, I'm 99,99% sure you can't solve it by looking at the image...
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=157331073
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=157331091
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=157331121
This is my first hammer map, although I've been learning hammer for a few months now. I'd love to hear any suggestions!
[spoiler]- BEE2 Addons | (BEE2)
- Hammer Addons
Maps:
- Crushed Gel
- Gel is Not Always Helpful[/spoiler]
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=157331091
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=157331121
This is my first hammer map, although I've been learning hammer for a few months now. I'd love to hear any suggestions!
Looks pretty neat though a bit too PTI-ish?
I do like what you've done with the hole in the glass though - I'm guessing the pellet will go through there?
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=157331091
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=157331121
This is my first hammer map, although I've been learning hammer for a few months now. I'd love to hear any suggestions!
Looks pretty neat though a bit too PTI-ish?
I do like what you've done with the hole in the glass though - I'm guessing the pellet will go through there?
I planned the puzzle in the PTI, then rebuilt it in hammer so the map mostly adheres to a 128 grid, and I've used the PTI angled panel models. That might explain the similarities. The pellet does go through the hole, that's why it's glowing red with the beam.
[spoiler]- BEE2 Addons | (BEE2)
- Hammer Addons
Maps:
- Crushed Gel
- Gel is Not Always Helpful[/spoiler]
4 Pictures of my upcoming Project:
(Yes the 2 Doors are unfinished in "this" room)
http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/7656 ... ?appid=620
And its my first "real" map
OOooy, That's amazing, though I don't think the observation room floor texture is a good ceiling and that they don't have panels.
Thanks ^^ Above the panel is a testchamber (edge) collapsed in.
Of this testchamber, the panel come in, ^^